Yazan Rah: A Palestinian Shaman's Journey from Corporate Life to Spiritual Healing
I take the word shaman with great respect, and I didn't dare call myself a shaman until I realized: hey, I'm a shaman, and it's one of those things where... I think the person who wants to become a shaman needs to do their really deep work because, and although the work is ongoing, there's always work to do and to get a place of stability to be able to hold that vibration for the people that are coming to them.
Imagine trading a high-flying corporate career for a path of spiritual healing. That's exactly what Yazan Rah, a Palestinian shaman living in Los Angeles, did. In this episode of 'The Rima the Jungle Girl Podcast', Rima Danielle Jomaa sits down with Yaz to explore his remarkable transformation. Once a wealthy corporate executive numbing his pain with drugs, alcohol, and sex, Yaz had a breakdown that led him to discover reiki, changing his life forever.
He opens up about his experiences growing up in the war-torn Middle East and how these challenges shaped his journey to becoming a shaman. Yaz discusses the contrasts between Western and indigenous perspectives on shamanism and the profound impact of cultural programming and trauma on spiritual healing. The episode also dives into the realms of energy work and quantum healing, emphasizing the importance of deep personal work on the path to spiritual enlightenment.
Yaz and Rima further explore the connections between conscious living and the healing power of indigenous plants, advocating for small but meaningful steps towards peace and reconciliation. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone curious about shamanism, energy work, and the transformative power of spiritual healing. Tune in to gain insights into Yaz's unique journey and the wisdom he's gathered along the way.